A Visit to Cistus Nursery
I rarely go to nurseries anymore since I work part-time at one and another reason being that I don't have much room for additional plants. When a garden fanatic runs out of room, the brain goes into overdrive, dreaming up ingenious ways to incorporate more plants. And another thing happens - a burning desire to obtain rare and unique plants. I've been moving plants around, a tricky process that has a domino effect. A plant is unhappy - it is getting too much shade or perhaps too much sun. There is a plant that did not get as large as you thought it would or it is just a slow grower and now it is hopelessly hidden behind a taller plant. Sometimes a plant is just a dud for reasons unknown (Rhododendron 'Golden Gate' anyone?). I find the plant in question a better home, but it means that another plant will have to be moved. And the merry-go-round continues to turn... However, for those plants that are to be discarded, a space opens up for a new one! I decided to move a Mou...
The small victories are what keep us gardening.
ReplyDeleteThat first photo gives a different and very beautiful view/perspective of the garden. Before you know it, you'll be able to practice your putting.
ReplyDeleteWhich grass did you use? No- mow or turf?
ReplyDeleteJules, it is turf grass.
DeleteNot sure if my earlier post will show up. Just wondering if you used turf or no-mow grass.
ReplyDeleteThis is coming together with the grass coming in. I like the step down.
ReplyDeleteThat is going to look so pretty once it fills in. Your garden is looking beautiful already with all the colors.
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